Information Technology Committee


The Information Technology Committee serves as the central focal point to examine technology planning and operations at Taft College. The Committee provides a forum for input from all campus constituents and acts as a resource with regard to technology planning and operational effectiveness. The Committee receives input, recommends areas of interest, analyzes technology effectiveness, and makes recommendations regarding technology-related matters including training needs. The Committee leads the development of the Technology Master Plan and provides annual updates to the plan.

Current Members


Position Name email Phone  
Co-Chair John Farmer – Director, Distance Education jfarmer@taftcollege.edu (661)763-7945  
Co-Chair Xiaohong Li – VP Information and Institutional Effectiveness xiaohong.li@taftcollege.edu (661)-763-7978  
Member Abbas Jarrahian – Professor Biological Sciences ajarrahian@taftcollege.edu (661)-763-7777  
Member Alissa Tweedy – STEM Program Assistant/Technician atweedy@taftcollege.edu (661)-763-7744  
Member Amar Abbott – Associate Professor High Tech Access Specialist aabbott@taftcollege.edu (661)-763-7977  
Member Manny Campos - Interim VP Student Services mcampos@taftcollege.edu (661-763-7867)  
Member David Reynolds – Professor Physical Science dreynolds@taftcollege.edu (661)-763-7965  
Member Gustavo Gonzalez – Network Administrator ggonzalez@taftcollege.edu (661)-763-7924  
Member John Dodson – Transition to Independent Living Direct Support Facilitator jdodson@taftcollege.edu (661)-763-7770  
Member Leslie Minor – Vice President of Instruction lminor@taftcollege.edu (661)-763-7871  
Member Kyle Webster - Associate Professor - Life Science kwebster@taftcollege.edu (661-763-7763)  
Member Mark Gibson – Computer Support Technician II mgibson@taftcollege.edu (661)-763-7838  
Member Rafael Andrade – Computer Support Technician I randrade@taftcollege.edu (661)-763-7925  
Member Terri Smith – Research and Instruction Librarian tsmith@taftcollege.edu (661)-763-7817  
Member Heather Cash - Integrated Technology Support Technician hcash@taftcollege.edu 661-763-7878  

Agendas, Minutes, and Documents


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05/24/2024 May 24, 2024 Agenda & Minutes